In 2016, I was a junior in college at Christopher Newport University. In my spring semester, I was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer, Anaplastic Ependymoma. As a 21 year old student, we looked for the best, most minimally invasive option available to treat my young brain. When we heard about Proton Therapy technology and experienced the care that Dr. Allan Thornton and the radiologist staff at Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute (Hampton Proton) provided, we looked no further.
Our experience at Hampton Proton was unparalleled. With little to no side effects, I was able to live a “normal” life and finish school while undergoing cancer treatment – how is that possible? Hampton Proton made that possible. Thanks to the staff there, I was able to keep my spirits up during my darkest days. My family and I were overwhelmed daily with the level of care we received from all involved in my treatment plan. There is no better option than proton therapy, and there is certainly no better place to receive it than Hampton Proton!
As I approach 5 years of remission, I look back with immense gratitude for my time at Hampton University Proton Cancer Institute. I am blessed from the experience, and forever changed.
Brain Cancer SURVIVOR
McClain, VA